For those of you that have followed my blog for some time, you know that I am in love with my camellia tree. A very mature tree that anchors our front yard next to our driveway, it never fails to disappoint. It usually starts blooming in profusion in January. However, we were given a preview…
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Blooming Camellias
Aren’t these gorgeous? With an unseasonably warm winter in Southern California, the camellias are blooming in full force and sharing their beauty. The pale pink camellia tree started blooming in early December and my other bushes followed suit in early January. When we purchased our home, we were blessed with some mature plants including several…
Bowl of Camellias
Back in November, I posted a photo of the first bloom from my camellia tree. The tree is on the verge of a massive bloom fest. Here is the start of many weeks of gorgeous blooms filling my home with quiet beauty. How divine! *Tina
Effortless Entertaining: 50th Birthday Party
We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday on Saturday with a magnificent party. We started with a wine and cheese spread followed by a light dinner and finished with birthday cake. Here is how I did it: Dishes and Glasses: I used a combination of pressed glass dishes, china, small cheese plates, and a collection of…